At 52, Hennig is one of the most recognizable names in gaming. She has spent the last 27 years working as a writer and creative director for companies like EA, Crystal Dynamics, and Naughty Dog, where she co-created Uncharted, one of the most acclaimed video game franchises of all time. She grew up wanting to make movies, but instead ended up making games that were as good as movies, with a visionary, deeply humanistic approach that’s helped raise standards for the entire industry.
For those uninitiated Amy Hennig is a big deal. This is a fascinating read, written by Australian ex-pat Laura Parker who’s now Stateside.
This is one of the 100 stories that have launched under Rolling Stones magazine’s new video game moniker “Glixel”. I’ve really been enjoying their content thus far and urge you to check it out.
Source: ‘Uncharted’ Creator Amy Hennig on Taking ‘Star Wars’ Somewhere New